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How to Include Engaging Portrait Drawings in Art Lessons in Homeschool
Do you have a child who likes sketching people? Help them improve their skills of portrait drawings with lessons from Sparketh.
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8 Free Resources for Teaching Art Appreciation in Homeschool
Art appreciation can seem like a foreign field for parents who are homeschooling their kids. This could be because visual arts were not given high priority in the school systems we grew up in. But the reality is art appreciation isn’t as scary as it might seem. You can incorporate art appreciation as a unit study with history acting as the spine of the study. Or, you can choose to focus on art as it’s own subject for a quarter or two during the year. The key is to not be afraid to introduce art to your kids, but rather let them explore a variety of art in a variety…
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Why Art Appreciation Starts with Hands-On Art
Art appreciation is a wonderful area of study and the earlier you start the greater appreciation your child will have for a variety of art forms. Exposing children to art, early in life is often not seen as important as it should be. Instilling an appreciation for art within your children encourages self-expression, exploration, self-esteem, logical thinking, creativity and imagination. Experiencing art early in their youth also teaches children to think outside the box and provides them with the courage they need to take risks. Learning to appreciate something that you don’t understand is an almost impossible task. If you are hoping to instill art appreciation in your children, starting with…
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How to Foster Creativity in Gifted Children
Creativity can be a natural for many gifted children. Some seem to be born with an innate ability to draw, paint, build, or express ideas in a creative way. That said, creativity is also a skill than can be developed. In fact, creativity is a skill that parents can foster within their gifted children. The key is finding what your child is interested in, and then, providing them opportunity to explore that interest in creative ways. By fostering creativity within your gifted child, you can help them mature emotionally, mentally and socially. Allowing them to explore and create their own creative interests can also help them to build confidence. Creative…
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Art Supplies to Keep on Hand for Creative Thinking Kids
My son has always loved to draw. Which is why I always try to keep art supplies on hand for him. From the earliest ages as soon as he could grasp a pencil he began drawing nearly everything he sees. For years we kept a stockpile of paper from office recycling bins. We had friends donate to us boxes, and boxes of office paper because he had an insatiable need to draw. He’d literally go through reams of it far faster than you can imagine. As if keeping him supplied in the paper was enough! The same is true of crayons, colored pencils, and pencils. He used them down until…
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How to Spark Creativity with Homeschool Art Lessons
I’ve known for a very long time that my son had a unique gift when it comes to artwork. He can just sort of see something in his mind, and before you know it he puts it to paper in amazing detail. He kind of sees things in 3 dimensions. I’ve wanted to provide him with homeschool art lessons for a long time. But, I didn’t think I could afford them. I love to watch him draw because it’s really unlike anything I’ve ever seen or imagined when it comes to art. If I were to sketch, or color, or paint an image, I’m quite methodical in my approach. He…
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The Ultimate Guide for Teaching Art in Homeschool
Teaching Art in homeschool is one of those subjects that many will think requires a measure of talent to teach. That simply isn’t true. Art can be taught from many different approaches. It can be taught as a study of famous artists, styles or even history. It can also be taught as a hands-on learning endeavor. But, whether one is fully artistic or just dabbles in art, it can be a worthwhile subject to pursue. Teaching art in homeschool can be a bit frustrating for moms who feel they have no artistic abilities. You may also find it difficult to find classes available locally. It’s worthwhile to pursue art because…
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10 Resources That will Help You Find Fine Arts
Fine Arts for your Homeschool Students When my husband and I were first married, we attended a touring performance of Les Mésirables. Being from a small, very rural town and having very little exposure to the arts, I sat in wonderment at the theatrics, the music and the beauty of the entire drama that was unfolding before me. I knew then that I wanted to explore the arts even further. Thankfully, I have a husband who also enjoys the arts and through the years we have had several opportunities to attend gallery openings, theatrical performances, concerts, symphonies, and even one opera. When I began homeschooling, I knew that I wanted to…
